Characteristics

Born to the knight Cadfan de Woodford and the gentlewoman Aderyn de Berwick St. James in 489, Deryn would be left without a mother when the woman passed away one winter when she was six. Her father never took another wife, had barely wanted the first, and upon finding himself with a daughter, wasn't sure what to do with her. Sure, there was family she could have stayed with, and at times, she did. But seeing as he didn't have a squire, and she was the proper age for such, he took her under his tutelage, and treated her more like a son than a daughter.

Over the years, he trained her, starting with wooden swords behind the tourney tent, eventually giving her her first true sword when she turned eleven. Her training continued until she proved herself and was knighted recently by the Earl.

Seeing as she is but a cousin to the Woodfords and Berwick St. James', she is not in line for inheriting the family fortune, so the subtle whispers soon started that perhaps she should hang up her spurs and seek a husband instead. She's not getting any younger!

Meeting at the Winter Tourney before the Pendragon's wedding at Carlion, Deryn struck up a friendship with Aluksander de Pitton. It wasn't long before Aluksander would seek permission from Acwel to begin to court the lady knight. Not only did he manage to win her heart, but also was instrumental in her converting from Paganism to British Christian. At the end of July of 514, she was formally baptized, and the next day, married to Aluksander.

Startling blue eyes fringed by thick lashes are set into the strong features of a square-jawed face that bears arched eyebrows, a slim nose and full lips of a dusky rose. Skin is a light tan, warm and golden, smooth and mostly unblemished. Brunette takes on a vibrant life in the hair that graces her head - rich walnut, loamy brown, and a spark of red all streaked together, each color blending into the next where it hangs down her back in a tumble of waves when not braided tightly. She is of slightly above average height for a female, but her well-curved and muscled self is solidly built from years as a knight. Despite her seeming brawn, she is surprisingly light on her feet, showing a grace and agility that seemingly comes naturally to her.

Famous: Prudent Deryn is anything but reckless. She's quite well known for thinking things through before taking actions. There are times when she might do /too/ much thinking, some might say. She's seen too many things happen to those who are reckless and jump in without thinking things through.

Once a Pagan Even though Woodford is a Christian family, Deryn was raised as a Pagan by her father. That is, until she met Aluksander and became his betrothed.

Recently Converted In long talks with Aluksander, Deryn came to realize a love for the Lord, and converted to Christianity. She was baptized by a monk of the White Abbey the day before her wedding to Aluksander.

Her old coat of arms before her marriage to Aluksander. Some might remember it.

TRAITS

7

- Chaste

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Lustful -

13

10

- Merciful

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Cruel -

10

13

- Energetic

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Lazy -

7

7

- Modest

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Proud -

13

10

- Forgiving

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Vengeful -

10

10

- Pious

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Worldly -

10

13

- Generous

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Selfish -

7

16

- Prudent

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Reckless -

4

13

- Honest

|

Deceitful -

7

10

- Temperate

|

Indulgent -

10

10

- Just

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Arbitrary -

10

10

- Trusting

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Suspicious -

10

15

- Valorous

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Cowardly -

5

ATTRIBUTES

Size:

13

Dexterity:

12

Strength:

11

Constitution:

13

Appearance:

14

Damage:

4

HR:

2

MR:

2

THP:

26

Unconscious:

6

SKILLS

Awareness:

10

Boating:

1

Compose:

1

Courtesy:

6

Craft:

-

Dancing:

2

Faerie Lore:

2

Falconry:

3

First Aid:

10

Flirting:

4

Folklore:

3

Gaming:

3

Heraldry:

6

Hunting:

10

Intrigue:

3

Orate:

3

Profession:

-

Play:

4

Read:

2

Recognize:

5

Religion:

6

Romance:

2

Singing:

2

Stewardship:

2

Swimming:

2

Tourney:

10

COMBAT

Battle: 10

Siege: -

Horsemanship: 14

Sword: 14

Lance: 12

Spear: 15

Dagger: 5

Bow: -

Axe: -

Religion 6 PaganReligion 2 Christian

Loyalty (Lord): 15

Love (Family): 15

Love (Aluksander): 16

Hate (Saxons): 15

Hate (Picts): 6

Hospitality: 15

Honor: 15

Year

Reason

Amount

514

Knighted: Being knighted

1000

514

Connection to Acwel: cousins

10

514

Sarum Winter Tourney: participation

10

May 514

Arthur Wedding Tourney: for wedding participation

50

May 514

Solo Wine Mission: For the completion of the solo adventure during the Arthur tourney

50

June 514

Marlboro Mission: For getting word to Marlboro and assisting with the captive knight and the Rydychan knights as well as the saxon raiders.

On the Grid

Stella - A 4 year old palfry that is used to ride here and there as needed.

Sir Aluksander de Pitton

A knight who first spoke of the favorable rumors of my bravery in the earl's winter joust of 514.. and who through winter, became a good friend. And now we're married. Through him, I found the love of Christ, and true happiness.

Emlyn de Pitton

Our daughter, born in June of 515. Pale blond hair, and eyes of dark blue. She already has the a part of my heart that Aluksander and our Lord did not have. She is the future and the beginning of our family.

Father.

Knight. Acting head of Woodford with Acwel's leaving. I know he's not pleased by this, but will do what has to be done.

Squire.

My squire. She continues to learn more and more every day. She will make a fine knight eventually.

Woodford Cousin

Cousin. Father's side. Head of the House. Gone to Helvetia.

Woodford Cousin

Cousin. Father's side. Sister to Acwel. Gone to Helvetia.

Berwick St. James Cousin

Cousin. Mother's side. Head of his House.

Sir Ewin de Winterbourne Stoke

A good knight who bested me in the Earl's tourney. Aeryn's brother.

Sir Aeryn de Winterbourne Stoke

Another lady knight who did not do so bad in the tourney, becoming the overall champion. Her strength will be sorely missed. All the more reason to route out the Saxons who come into our lands.

Lady Bryn de Newton

A lovely lady whom offered to help me with my wedding dress. I am honored she would help me.